When it comes to a complete smartphone, there are plenty of cheap options available everywhere. Still, top tier brands keep inventing new devices equipped with faster processors and amazing new features. One of such latest incoming is LG G5. G5 is packed with modern tech. With innovative things built-in and unique design, LG G5 stands high in the race compared to rivals.At a glance, it just doesn't feel metal at all even if it is however its polished body does feel premium at closer. Slight curves at the edges do make it much comfortable while in hands. G5 has an overall metal body with a separate frame which loads the battery into it and a rear shell which is non-removable.

It has stunning 5.3 Inch 2560 x 1440 pixels IPS LCD display. With 70 percent black screen on top with slight curves at edges, the front facing display looks gorgeous. These curves just add aesthetics and nothing else function. Its removable modular battery case it quite innovative and great for power users.

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Its dual camera setup at the back is great for taking shots. It also has laser auto focus window, flash, and a color sensor. The power button also works as a fingerprint sensor which is impressively accurate.

It has hybrid dual-SIM slots on the right, volume buttons, module lock on the left. At the top, it has Infrared blaster and a 3.5mm socket. It also has a removable standard module which fits USB Type-C port, speakers, and microphone. One can remove this module, replace the battery with little efforts and reattach it to the phone. The battery simply fits into the module as a casing and not connected to the module circuits.G5 has powerful 820 SoC Qualcomm Snapdragon processor which also seen in Xiaomi M5 device. This is the most powerful processor till date for smartphones available. It clocks at 2.15 GHz (2 of a quad) and other two at 1.6 GHz. Capable of running almost anything with higher benchmarking ratings.

The phone comes with 4GB of RAM, 32GB of internal storage and can be expanded up to 200GB with microSD. Connectivity options are great with 4G enabled on both TDD Band 40 and FDD Band 3. On the front, it also hasBluetooth 4.2 along with A2DP support and aptX HD. Inbuilt storage is one of the limitations right now.

The device runs on latest Android Marshmallow 6.0.1 with LG's Optimus UI 5.0 over it. Lg's custom interface is pretty well working and it is easy to work with. Overall customization is easy to handle.

LG have also announced to provide additional Camera grip which has dedicated button for the shutter, on/off, video on/off and dial for zoom. It also contains additional 1200 mAh battery. Also, there is an option to buy Hi-Fi plus a DAC module to enhance audio output. (Bang and Olufsen make)Many productive apps such as Back Up, Health, Friends, Quick Remote and Smart World for themes comes handy pre-installed. It also includes Evernote which can not be uninstalled.

The camera department is heavily loaded with 16 Mp camera with dual setup (capable of shooting 2160p 30fps video), with also a 8 Mp front one (capable of shooting 1080p at 30fps). Also capable of shooting slow motion with 60fps full HD with rear one. Overall camera features are awesome.

Negatives

Short of internal storage. Laser auto-focus no so cool as expected. Modular bases are not so attractive though they are highly productive considering extra battery, cam plus features and so on. The phone doesn't feel that premium as compared to Apple or Samsung devices. Even Sony's devices look more premium than this one. Slightly overpriced but a great smartphone to invest into.

Overall LG G5 is one of the best choices for 2016. Incredible camera, powerful processor, the stunning display makes this phone a unique choice. Click for Amazon India